Laboratory Supervisor - Archiving & Warehouse

Do you believe in the power of teamwork and sharing ideas? Do you take pride in delivering exceptional quality and service with everything you do? Do you seek out ideas for improving the status quo? If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest, Bureau Veritas might be the place for you!

Bureau Veritas is looking for a

SUPERVISOR – Archiving & Warehouse

(Full time Position)

As a Laboratory Supervisor, your main responsibilities are as below:

This position is responsible for the full supervisory and related administrative responsibility of the Archiving and Warehouse departments. Accountabilities and essential deliverables include but are not limited to the following:

• Leads and develops staff - including responsibility for recruitment of new employees, setting objectives, evaluating performance & expectations, coaching and mentoring, working jointly with employees in the development of their career path, ensuring that adequate training is provided.
• Maximizes the effectiveness of human, equipment and financial resources on a daily basis and ensure that they are used appropriately.
• Supports and complies with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System, SOP’s, Health & Safety program, and external accreditation requirements.
• Develop and maintain a positive work environment for employees.
• Develop and nurture ongoing relationship with peers in other internal departments and its customers.
• Suggests, develops, and implements new processes and procedures.
• Develops, modifies, and updates Standard Operating Procedures and job profiles.
• Ensure methods in use meet current and proposed regulatory guidelines.
• Ensure that employees are following the SOPs and work to reduce non-conformances.
• Review of laboratory documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Be audit compliant at all times. Ensure adherence to any regulatory conditions required by external or internal clients.
• Provides feedback during budgeting process as required.
• Coordinate requests or recommend resource planning, e.g. need for additional staff or equipment.
• Develop strategic plans with the objective of preparing the department for continued growth.
• With the Manager, assist in developing business plans that increase Bureau Veritas’ profile in the region.
• Act as technical resource for Manager, Customer Service and staff.
• Elevates significant & complex resource issues to Manager.
• Provides technical expertise to staff with respect to day-to-day operations.
• Organizes and directs staff, maintains a good safe working environment, and ensure continuous improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Understand and enforce our EHS Policy as well as the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
• Provide information, instructions, and assistance to all staff in order to protect the health and safety of our employees.
• Provide all staff with proper, well-maintained equipment, plus any other special personal protective devices that may be required.

• Conduct safety tailgate meetings with staff regularly and conduct weekly PPE audits.
• Participate in monthly worksite inspections of their area.
• Ensure hazard assessments and critical task analysis are done within their area of responsibility.
• Monitor staff and hold them accountable for their individual safety performance.
• Participate, when requested in internal and external audits.
• Maintain training records and relevant qualifications.
• Monitor lab supplies and equipment.
• All other responsibilities as assigned.

You are an ideal Supervisor if you have [Minimum Requirements]:

• B.Sc., technical diploma, or equivalent experience with a minimum of 5 years of experience in specific environment of which two (2) years are at a leadership level.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Dynamic, energetic, motivated professional with a business outlook and "can-do" attitude.
• Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressing deadlines.
• Excellent time-management, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.
• Able to assess problems, troubleshoot, recommend, and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including communication, mentoring, coaching, presentation skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels is required.
• Excellent team-building skills, train staff and apply processes knowledge.
• Uses good judgement and assists in resolution of employee relations issue.

•    Ability to work well under pressure and quickly adapt to a changing environment and priorities.
•    Able to balance the workload to meet new constrains.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and record keeping skills. 
• Proficient with MS Office, LIMS experience is an asset.
• Learns quickly and works both independently and as part of a team.
• Handle Hazardous materials following established safety procedures, using appropriate equipment.
• Previous experience with a Warehouse Management System is an asset.
• Reach Truck, Counterbalance Forklift certification is preferred; certification training will be provided for the successful candidate.
• Ability to lift upto 40lbs.

All candidates must be flexible to any shift changes as well as weekend work

Our Company offers a great medical and dental plan, RRSP with employer match, career development, paid vacation time and safety boot reimbursement.

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection and certification services.

When we look at Bureau Veritas, we want to see a reflection of the communities in which we work.  Inclusion is about actively involving every employee’s ideas, knowledge, perspectives, approaches and styles to maximize business success.  Inclusion is about attracting new talent who will bring more diversity to our workforce, with differences in culture, professional backgrounds and beliefs.

Guaranteeing quality, ensuring Health and Safety, mitigating risks and improving performance as well as environmental protection and social responsibility … This is what Bureau Veritas is about, truly believing that it contributes to bettering society. 

Blending performance & integrity, with ambition & humility, responsibility & openness, we are proud that our people leave a mark on what they do.

We respect our people and believe in our talents. 

We empower them to leave their mark, working as a team for the benefit of our 400,000 clients across 140 countries.

We believe that leaving a mark is a true challenge and opportunity for every one of us, a sign of trust and impact, a bond with the future, a proof of growth and development. 

Being part of the BV family, is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will Leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.

Join our talented community of scientists and experts and apply today at http://bvlabs.com/careers/current-opportunities

Bureau Veritas Labs is an equal opportunity employer.  We are committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and work environment.  If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise Human Resources of any accommodations that are required.  Any information received relating to accommodations will be treated as confidential.

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